TV series
Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
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Episode 1
Lionel is nervous regarding an upcoming photo shoot for the cover of his book. Despite advice from Jean and Judith that whatever helps sell the book is worth it, Lionel is completely taken aback by what Alistair has in mind.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton, Andrew Barclay, Jane Robbins, Cheryl Gilham, Nigel Fan, Jonathan Copestake, Kwong Loke
Episode 2
Jean is put on the spot when Judith goes away for the weekend, and the house is left empty. She is somewhat flustered with all the suggestive comments regarding her and Lionel, and makes a fool of herself.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton, Harry Jones
Episode 3
Lionel takes Jean to see his eccentric father Rocky, the complete opposite of Lionel's gruff self.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Janet Henfrey, Frank Middlemass
Episode 4
Lionel wonders why Alistair, a rich, successful publisher would be interested in publishing Lionel's less-than-blockbuster book.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton, Dennis Ramsden, Arthur Whybrow
Episode 5
During a weekend at Jean's sister-in-law's house, Jean and Lionel invent more and more ridiculous claims to cover-up their romance thirty-eight years ago.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman
Episode 6
Jean becomes angry when Lionel invites her along on a cruise as a 'freebie'.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton, Dean Harris
Episode 7
The book is finally published, and Lionel begins a nationwide book-signing tour.
Directed by Sydney LotterbyWritten by Bob LarbeyGuest stars Jenny Funnell, Philip Bretherton, Janet Dale, Miranda Forbes
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Judi DenchJean Pargetter
Geoffrey PalmerLionel Hardcastle
Moira BrookerJudith "Judy" Hanson
Jenny FunnellSandy
Philip BrethertonAlistair Deacon
Roy HeatherTaxi Driver
David OyelowoPatrick
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